The Interactive Eye

The Interactive Eye

This link is an interactive guide to the structure of both the inner and outer human eye. If you hover over any of the various “i” information buttons on the diagram, the name of that part of the eye appears and an explanation about it appears at the...

The Life and Times of Nelson Mandela

With the funeral of the world-famous Nelson Mandela taking place this weekend, I’ve just come across this four part animated video on the Life and Times of Nelson Mandela, created by the Nelson Mandela Foundation.  It is suitable for senior classes and it deals...
Science Week 2013 Table Quiz

Science Week 2013 Table Quiz

Science Week Ireland takes place from Sunday November 10th to Sunday November 17th. It is an exciting and innovative annual event which first took place in 1996. To celebrate Science Week, I’ve put together a science-based table quiz for schools. Eight rounds of six...
Life in the Sixties

Life in the Sixties

The 1960s was a time of great change in many countries around the world including Ireland. This change took place in politics, culture and social norms. This is a template for individual pupil project work which will allow them to take time to delve deeper into...

Easter 1916 Rising

This video show great original footage of the devastating aftermath of the Easter 1916 Rising. It shows the destruction caused to the city’s buildings after only five days of fighting…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...

Easter 1916 Rising

This video explains a little about the personalities involved in the 1916 Rising, as well as the results of the Rising. It contains some actual video footage from the time…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...